Re: [PATCH 0/4] allow multiple kthreadd's

Linus Torvalds
2020-05-01T18:31:02Z

On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 11:22 AM Tejun Heo <tj@kernel.org> wrote:
>
> Looks fine to me too. I don't quite understand the usecase tho. It looks
> like all it's being used for is to tag some kthreads as belonging to the
> same group. Can't that be done with kthread_data()?

I _think_ Bruce wants the signal handling unification too, because
nfsd wants to react to being shut down with signals.

But you're right, more explanation of why nfsd wants/needs a separate
grouping is a good idea.

Linus